Nine Nether Dragon Emperor

Chapter 404 404: Make him stop, I give up, no more fighting!

Wu Pianpian now felt she had another reason to dislike her teacher.

What a wonderful rule, getting stronger by bullying the weak! It's practically tailor-made for me!

Although the old man had spoken at length, Wu Pianpian hadn't taken in a single word. She knew Ning Xuan would definitely solve those problems! In fact, she had already decided to find the right moment to talk to Ning Xuan about it. But after the old man's long-winded sermon, her plan was definitely ruined.

Damn that teacher! All teachers under heaven should die!

*All teachers under heaven: What did we ever do to you?!*

"Ning Yang, come! Let me see your strength!"

Meanwhile, Fu Baishou had already assumed a stance, ready to duel Ning Xuan.

Ning Xuan was tempted to feign fear before the fight, just to see if Fu Baishou would lose control. He soon discovered, however, that his strength simply wouldn't allow it. After just two punches, he had advanced by two Layer Realms. Now, his body, mind, and spirit were all in a state of extreme excitement. His fighting spirit was surging! Ning Xuan even felt confident he could obliterate his opponent with a single punch.

Therefore, his response to Fu Baishou's provocation was even more defiant. He said nothing, simply beckoning to Fu Baishou with his hand.

Teacher Zhou, standing nearby, was somewhat astonished. For a moment, he had the illusion that this youngster named Ning Yang was the stronger one!

Could this be the proper way to interpret the rule of 'getting stronger by bullying the weak'?

The thought suddenly arose in his mind. The more he thought about it, the more he felt it had to be true.

The rule isn't flawed. It's that no one has ever understood its true essence! he murmured. Then—

SLAP!

He slapped himself across the face.

That slap was like the starting bell of a match. Ning Xuan and Fu Baishou moved in perfect unison.

BOOM!

At first, it was just a simple clash of fists. The result, however, was a stalemate!

Fu Baishou's eyes narrowed sharply, while Ning Xuan's fighting spirit only surged even higher!

"Hahaha, is that all you've got? Again!"

With a jubilant roar, Ning Xuan took the offensive. Fu Baishou snorted coldly and struck out once more.

RUMBLE...

The two exchanged blows in the simplest manner, yet the power they unleashed was utterly terrifying. Each collision was like planets crashing into each other, distorting and shattering the surrounding space!

"This ends now!"

BOOM!

After an unknown number of traded blows, Fu Baishou's roar coincided with a deafening explosion.

PFFT!

Ning Xuan was ultimately overpowered, sent flying backward as he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Qian Yourong wanted to rush forward and help Ning Xuan, but the moment she moved, she was blasted away by the violent impact. The area where Ning Xuan and Fu Baishou fought was filled with an indescribably terrifying energy. Qian Yourong's rash intrusion would have been fatal; she was only spared from being torn to shreds because the energy contained an aura familiar to her.

"Teacher, you were right! I didn't get any stronger!" Fu Baishou reported excitedly to Teacher Zhou.

Teacher Zhou ignored him, his gaze fixed on Ning Xuan.

"I got stronger."

Ning Xuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and took a step forward. Instantly, his Cultivation was not only fully restored, but it also advanced by another Layer Realm.

Venerable Realm, Tenth Heavens!

So that's it! This is the true essence of the rule 'the strong prey on the weak'! As long as one's Mental State is firm enough and their conviction is strong enough, the weak can instantly become the strong and prey on *them*! Teacher Zhou muttered to himself.

Fu Baishou's expression trembled violently. This was the first time he had heard such an interpretation of the rule. In an instant, he understood. This was its true meaning!

His face immediately turned ugly. This fellow's Mental State and convictions are even stronger than mine. In his eyes, *I'm* the weak one! That was a completely unacceptable thought!

"I am Fu Baishou! The foremost prodigy of my generation, one who dominated my peers for decades! An expert of the Venerable Realm should have the dignity of one! Do not dream of defying the heavens!" he roared, his aura surging in power.

An endless sharpness burst from him, like a peerless sword being unsheathed after a thousand years.

Seeing such power, Ning Xuan's expression grew grave, yet his eyes shone with delight and excitement. This is the opponent I need!

Fu Baishou keenly sensed Ning Xuan's Mental State, and his pupils contracted sharply. Ning Xuan's Mental State and conviction were so strong they nearly shattered his composure. This is so damn unfair!

With a roar—

CLANG!

A sonorous ringing echoed between heaven and earth, as if a sword had truly been drawn from its sheath.

BOOM!

Ning Xuan and Fu Baishou clashed fiercely once more. In an instant, the area where they fought became completely obscured. Only a ferocious storm of invisible power raged, the result of their might warping the limited space!

"Stop!"

After an unknown amount of time, a voice suddenly emerged from the center of the duel.

The next moment, Fu Baishou leaped out, appearing beside the elder. "Teacher, make him stop! I concede! I won't fight anymore!" he said to Teacher Zhou, his tone urgent and almost pleading.

The longer they fought, the more terrified he became. No matter how much he improved, Ning Xuan's Mental State always suppressed his. If they continued, the man's Cultivation Realm would surely catch up to his own. He refused to be someone else's stepping stone!

"How can we not fight? You're the leader here, a true powerhouse!" Ning Xuan grew anxious. He was just about to advance another Layer Realm! How could he just stop now?

Fu Baishou, on the other hand, completely denied it, clasping his hands together and begging for mercy. "I was wrong! I'm not the strong one, you are! Please, spare me!"

Ning Xuan was speechless. Damn it, how can this guy be even more shameless than I am?

Though he had the urge to smash the man's head in, Ning Xuan restrained himself. Ever since Teacher Zhou had reinterpreted the 'bully the weak' rule, its nature had changed. Ning Xuan was one hundred percent certain that if he were to strike out like he had with Xiao Bai and San Wu, not only would he gain nothing, but he might even suffer a backlash.

With that, Ning Xuan had no choice but to look pleadingly at Teacher Zhou.

"Can you stay and keep me company?" Teacher Zhou suddenly asked Ning Xuan.

Ning Xuan shook his head vigorously, sighing inwardly. Teacher Zhou's words had already made his stance clear. In this Imprisonment Space, everyone but Fu Baishou had perished. If Fu Baishou also died, Teacher Zhou would truly have no one left to talk to.

After shaking his head, Ning Xuan held out his hand to Fu Baishou. "The Earth Spring Spirit Milk. Hand it over!"

On Teacher Zhou's shoulder, the once-lazy little white snake instantly sat bolt upright. But after a single glance from Teacher Zhou, it quickly shrank back.

Fu Baishou's expression shifted constantly, but in the end, he relented. Whether he admitted it or not, that damned bastard Ning Yang surpassed him in both Mental State and conviction. The other man had grasped the true meaning of the rule; if he didn't return the Earth Spring Spirit Milk, his only fate would be death.